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Supporting emerging adults : transitions from child and youth to adult services

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This systematic review examined interventions that support the transition from child and youth services to adult services for emerging adults aged 12–25 who have a mental health concern along with... More ≫

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This systematic review examined interventions that support the transition from child and youth services to adult services for emerging adults aged 12–25 who have a mental health concern along with at least one additional learning or social need. Following Cochrane guidelines, researchers searched multiple academic and grey literature sources from 2018 to April 2025 and ultimately found only three eligible studies from the United Kingdom and Australia. These studies focused on young people with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, co-occurring mental health issues, or severe mental health symptoms paired with histories of serious offences. Overall, the evidence base remains extremely limited, and while certain practices appear promising, there is insufficient research to determine which interventions are most effective.

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Evaluating effective school and community-based vocational interventions for emerging adults : a systematic review

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This systematic review examines the effectiveness of community- and school-based employment and vocational programs for emerging adults. It includes 106 studies covering diverse populations,... More ≫

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This systematic review examines the effectiveness of community- and school-based employment and vocational programs for emerging adults. It includes 106 studies covering diverse populations, including people with mental health or neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, low incomes, or involvement with service systems. Overall, 73 studies reported significant improvements in at least one outcome, including 23 that found increased employment. Other outcomes included wages, hours worked, mental health, housing stability, social skills, education and career readiness. The findings suggest vocational training can improve employment and other outcomes across diverse groups of emerging adults.

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Indigenous cultural safety : evaluation of effective interventions to reduce racism towards Indigenous Peoples

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This health evidence review updates a 2021 review of approaches to addressing racist behaviours toward Indigenous Peoples in the healthcare system. It examines the effectiveness, implementation... More ≫

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This health evidence review updates a 2021 review of approaches to addressing racist behaviours toward Indigenous Peoples in the healthcare system. It examines the effectiveness, implementation and evaluation of anti-racism and First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultural safety training, including an online cultural safety learning tool. The review finds that cultural safety training can improve healthcare provider knowledge and awareness, but evidence of improved patient outcomes is limited. It highlights the importance of training that is co-designed with Indigenous communities, addresses systemic inequities, and provides ongoing, supported learning.

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Monitoring primary care quality and outcomes : a synthesis of identified Canadian reports

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This report supports Alberta's Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative to strengthen primary health care and ensure equitable access to services. By synthesizing... More ≫

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This report supports Alberta's Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative to strengthen primary health care and ensure equitable access to services. By synthesizing evidence from Canadian jurisdictions, it aims to understand how other jurisdictions measure system performance and patient outcomes.

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Continuing care design standards to accommodate aging in place in Alberta : rapid review

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The standards for designing continuing care homes in Alberta were recently updated. Changes to the new standards included a reduction in the size of households and other updated design elements.... More ≫

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The standards for designing continuing care homes in Alberta were recently updated. Changes to the new standards included a reduction in the size of households and other updated design elements. The new standards have raised questions about the benefits of these requirements and the associated cost impacts.

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Integrating non-physician assessors into the healthcare system for assessment of musculoskeletal conditions : a systematic review

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There is growing demand for specialist services for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, and neck pain. Non-physician health professionals could be used to... More ≫

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There is growing demand for specialist services for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, and neck pain. Non-physician health professionals could be used to assess patients with musculoskeletal conditions instead of specialists. This systematic review examines the clinical effectiveness and safety of integrating Non-physician Assessors (NPAs) into the healthcare system for the assessment of adults with MSK conditions compared with physician assessors or other types of NPAs.

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Hepatitis C virus screening among people who are incarcerated in Alberta prisons : a health evidence review

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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in correctional settings is a global health concern: there is a disproportionately high prevalence of HCV in correctional settings compared with the general population and... More ≫

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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in correctional settings is a global health concern: there is a disproportionately high prevalence of HCV in correctional settings compared with the general population and the incidence of new transmissions is high in correctional facilities. Incorporating correctional facilities into HCV elimination plans will likely reduce the burden of HCV in these settings as well as in the general population.

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Strategies for optimizing patient flow through the Intensive Care Unit : scoping review

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This review looks at how Canada and other places are trying to fix delays in getting patients into and out of intensive care units (ICUs). As Alberta plans to add more ICU beds, it’s important to... More ≫

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This review looks at how Canada and other places are trying to fix delays in getting patients into and out of intensive care units (ICUs). As Alberta plans to add more ICU beds, it’s important to also improve how patients move through the system. Better flow can help reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms and free up hospital beds, making sure patients get the right care at the right time. A more comprehensive evaluation of the clinical and economic effectiveness of the different strategies designed to improve ICU flow could support informed policy decisions and guide investments toward the most impactful solutions.

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